LIPS: Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium
The Live, Interactive Planetarium Symposium is an annual gathering of professional planetarium presenters to share best practices for delivering live, audience-driven planetarium presentations, emphasizing active engagement with audience members.
e-LIPS 2026
Tuesday, August 4th
LIPS 2027
September 14 – September 16, 2027
Opened in 1914, ROM showcases art, culture, and nature from around the world and across the ages. Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 18 million artworks, cultural belongings and natural history specimens. While ROM doesn’t have a permanent planetarium dome, it offers planetarium programming for schools, both onsite and online, using Digitarium portable systems.
Located in the heart of Toronto, ROM is easily accessible via public transit and many options for accommodation are available nearby and throughout the city.
Please check back for additional information as the conference date approaches.
Scholarship Fund
LIPS maintains a modest fund for scholarships, supported by voluntary donations. More information about LIPS 2027 scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Page.
2026 LIPS Sponsors
